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Ear Piercings and Kids: What You Need to Know

What should you consider before getting your child’s ears (or anything else) pierced? We get straight to the, er, point.

21 Things To Know Before You Get A Tattoo

Tattoo complications surprisingly common

The rising popularity of body art raises longer-term medical concerns

Unique body piercing ideas to give you an edgy look

Body piercing has become more mainstream in recent years with many celebrities and public figures sporting piercings as a form of personal style. In addition to the aesthetic appeal, body piercing can also have a cultural or spiritual significance for some people

10 Unique Tattoo Pieces And Tattooing Traditions

Why do people get tattoos? Because of traditions and some cultural milestones? For personal fulfillment and a sense of identity? But why are tattoos so fascinating? Is it the tools used to make these markings or the stories that lie beneath the surface of the ink? This list compiles a diverse group of tattoo pieces, traditions, and stories that are both interesting and answer some of…

21 Amazing Tattoos That Have Done An Incredible Job Covering Up Scars

The 10 biggest mistakes people make when getting a tattoo

[Photo by: Allef Vinicius/Unsplash] Poor placement There are two major types of poor tattoo placement. The obvious one is when you don’t think about the consequences of what you’re getting tattooed (like your face), but the other kind is more about design. If you know that you will eventually have a lot of tattoos or that …

Price of tattoos: why cheap ain’t good!

The Pricing Of Tattoos. Some basics to consider. -By Crash<br>There's an old saying- "Good ta...

What tattoos really do to our bodies' immune systems

More than 30% of Americans are tattooed today. Yet, few studies have focused on the biological impact beyond risks of cancer or infection.

How Tattoos Help Sexual Assault Survivors Reclaim Their Bodies

For years, women have been getting tattoos as a means to heal from personal trauma.

More harmful than a tattoo: Is body branding legal?

While the visual results may be comparable to a tattoo, the process of actually producing a brand is quite different — which makes it a legal grey area.

Could electric tattoos be the next step in body art?

Researchers are experimenting with thin, flexible circuits that can be transferred to the skin.

Should tattoos be considered art? Are tattooers artists?

The way for anything to prove it’s worth, is by producing a better product. Early tattooing had a limited palette, limited machines and limited needle groupings. Such a social stigma was attached to tattoos for generations that truly talented artists often looked elsewhere for careers. And not to pick on just tattooing, the other genres I discussed had the same problems early on. In fact, going back to the beginning of comics, serious artists tended to do something that involved more money and…

To Tattoo Or Not Tattoo? After Breast Cancer, That's The Question

After a mastectomy, I felt mangled and ashamed by what I had lost. For me, micropigmentation was the answer.

What happens to your body when you get a tattoo

Ink positive: how tattoos can heal the mind as well as adorn the body

Forget the stereotypes – getting inked can be a powerful means of reclaiming your body and processing grief or trauma

Tattoo Removal: Can You Undo Your Tattoo?

Why Would 31 People Get These Words Tattooed On Their Bodies?

10 musicians who have tattoos inspired by their own music

These 10 musicians got tattoos inspired by their own bands and songs and they just may give you some inspiration for your next piece.